The recycling yard of
Chittagong-based PHP Family has received a Statement of Compliance with the
Hong Kong Convention, for safe and environmentally sound ship recycling.
This is the first
Bangladeshi yard to gain the certification given by international
classification society RINA, according to a press release.
“PHP Family yard has worked
hard to improve their safety and environmental standards,” said Anil Sharma,
president and CEO of GMS, a cash buyer of ships for recycling.
“We spent around Tk 35 crore
to make the shipyard compliant with the Hong Kong Convention guidelines,” said
Jahirul Islam Rinku, managing director of the recycling yard.
Source: The
Daily Star. 31 October 2017
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